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2011 NFL Mock Draft: How Far Might Jake Locker Slide?
http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2010/11/16/1817436/2011-nfl-mock-draft-andrew-luck-jake-locker
Note, I put this in 3 groups, top of list if dallas picks around 5th slot, 2nd grouping and down to about the 17th slot.I also highlighted ones most of you like or interested in or what the cowboys might be interested in.
1. Carolina Panthers (1-8): Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford. Fans in Charlotte may crave Bill Cowher, but don't be surprised if they target the Stanford duo of Luck and Jim Harbaugh.
2. Buffalo Bills (1-8): Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama. Locker is a distinct possibility here, but Buffalo needs guys in its defensive front seven that can beat blockers. Pairing Dareus with Kyle "Meatball" Williams would do wonders for the league's worst run defense.
3. Detroit Lions (2-7): Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU. Says Kadar: "It's always good when team needs match up with top talent. That's the case here."
4. Dallas Cowboys (2-7): Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska. Kadar: "Current starter Mike Jenkins apparently can't tackle. That is one of Amukamara's best assets."
5. Cincinnati Bengals (2-7): Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson. Can Marvin Lewis survive yet another down year in Cincinnati? If he does, he'll likely look to upgrade his disappointing defense. Bowers is having a monster season.
6. San Francisco 49ers (3-6): Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn. Kadar: "This is interesting because San Francisco seems to need a quarterback. A.J. Green would also be tempting. But the disruptive Fairley could immediately plug in opposite Justin Smith."
7. Minnesota Vikings (3-6): Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina. This is the second team (after Buffalo) that should seriously consider Locker, but with Jared Allen slipping a bit, the Vikes won't feel too bad going BPA.
8. Arizona Cardinals (3-6): A.J. Green, WR, Georgia. Ken Whisenhunt might consider Locker, too, but the Cardinals have long been a BPA team, and Green would hedge the team's bets with Larry Fitzgerald.
9. Denver Broncos (3-6): Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue. Let's be honest: nobody knows what Josh McDaniels is going to do on draft day. We simply put the most logically illogical player in this spot; Kerrigan fits McDaniels' odd taste in 3-4 linebackers.
10. Cleveland Browns (3-6): Julio Jones, WR, Alabama. Kadar (who, by the way, is a Browns fan): "The Browns tried to beat the Jets by throwing to Evan Moore, Chansi Stuckey and Ben Watson. What's missing there? A No. 1 receiver."
11. St. Louis Rams (4-5): Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA. Ayers' coverage abilities will get him drafted early. Kadar, for the record, wasn't a fan of this pick: "It would be hard to pass on a wide receiver here, especially when the Rams quietly have one of the best defenses in the NFL."
12. Washington Commanders (4-5): Allen Bailey, DT, Miami (FL). If their performance against Mike Vick on Monday Night Football was any indication, Washington needs as much help defensively as it can get.
13. San Diego Chargers (4-5): Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa. This is a nice risk to take for the annually quirky Chargers. Kadar: "This is another place a wide receiver could go. However, San Diego still needs to replace Igor Olshansky."
14. Houston Texans (4-5): Brandon Harris, CB, Miami (FL). The league's most pathetic pass defense needs reinforcements. Kadar agrees: "Team him with Kareem Jackson for Houston's version of Johnathan Joseph and Leon Hall."
15. Kansas City Chiefs (5-4): Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame. Dwayne Bowe is coming along nicely, but the Chiefs need more help for Matt Cassel. OC Charlie Weis will have great familiarity with his former ND recruit.
16. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4): Jake Locker, QB, Washington. Finally, the purported 2010 No. 1 overall pick is off the board. Kadar: "Don't be fooled by David Garrard's performance Sunday. This is a good spot for Locker."
17. Tennessee Titans (5-4): Janoris Jenkins, CB, Florida. Tennessee's no-name defense has sprung leaks of late. Kadar: "Alterraun Verner was a great choice this year, but is more of a third corner."
http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2010/11/16/1817436/2011-nfl-mock-draft-andrew-luck-jake-locker
Note, I put this in 3 groups, top of list if dallas picks around 5th slot, 2nd grouping and down to about the 17th slot.I also highlighted ones most of you like or interested in or what the cowboys might be interested in.
1. Carolina Panthers (1-8): Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford. Fans in Charlotte may crave Bill Cowher, but don't be surprised if they target the Stanford duo of Luck and Jim Harbaugh.
2. Buffalo Bills (1-8): Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama. Locker is a distinct possibility here, but Buffalo needs guys in its defensive front seven that can beat blockers. Pairing Dareus with Kyle "Meatball" Williams would do wonders for the league's worst run defense.
3. Detroit Lions (2-7): Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU. Says Kadar: "It's always good when team needs match up with top talent. That's the case here."
4. Dallas Cowboys (2-7): Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska. Kadar: "Current starter Mike Jenkins apparently can't tackle. That is one of Amukamara's best assets."
5. Cincinnati Bengals (2-7): Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson. Can Marvin Lewis survive yet another down year in Cincinnati? If he does, he'll likely look to upgrade his disappointing defense. Bowers is having a monster season.
6. San Francisco 49ers (3-6): Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn. Kadar: "This is interesting because San Francisco seems to need a quarterback. A.J. Green would also be tempting. But the disruptive Fairley could immediately plug in opposite Justin Smith."
7. Minnesota Vikings (3-6): Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina. This is the second team (after Buffalo) that should seriously consider Locker, but with Jared Allen slipping a bit, the Vikes won't feel too bad going BPA.
8. Arizona Cardinals (3-6): A.J. Green, WR, Georgia. Ken Whisenhunt might consider Locker, too, but the Cardinals have long been a BPA team, and Green would hedge the team's bets with Larry Fitzgerald.
9. Denver Broncos (3-6): Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue. Let's be honest: nobody knows what Josh McDaniels is going to do on draft day. We simply put the most logically illogical player in this spot; Kerrigan fits McDaniels' odd taste in 3-4 linebackers.
10. Cleveland Browns (3-6): Julio Jones, WR, Alabama. Kadar (who, by the way, is a Browns fan): "The Browns tried to beat the Jets by throwing to Evan Moore, Chansi Stuckey and Ben Watson. What's missing there? A No. 1 receiver."
11. St. Louis Rams (4-5): Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA. Ayers' coverage abilities will get him drafted early. Kadar, for the record, wasn't a fan of this pick: "It would be hard to pass on a wide receiver here, especially when the Rams quietly have one of the best defenses in the NFL."
12. Washington Commanders (4-5): Allen Bailey, DT, Miami (FL). If their performance against Mike Vick on Monday Night Football was any indication, Washington needs as much help defensively as it can get.
13. San Diego Chargers (4-5): Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa. This is a nice risk to take for the annually quirky Chargers. Kadar: "This is another place a wide receiver could go. However, San Diego still needs to replace Igor Olshansky."
14. Houston Texans (4-5): Brandon Harris, CB, Miami (FL). The league's most pathetic pass defense needs reinforcements. Kadar agrees: "Team him with Kareem Jackson for Houston's version of Johnathan Joseph and Leon Hall."
15. Kansas City Chiefs (5-4): Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame. Dwayne Bowe is coming along nicely, but the Chiefs need more help for Matt Cassel. OC Charlie Weis will have great familiarity with his former ND recruit.
16. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4): Jake Locker, QB, Washington. Finally, the purported 2010 No. 1 overall pick is off the board. Kadar: "Don't be fooled by David Garrard's performance Sunday. This is a good spot for Locker."
17. Tennessee Titans (5-4): Janoris Jenkins, CB, Florida. Tennessee's no-name defense has sprung leaks of late. Kadar: "Alterraun Verner was a great choice this year, but is more of a third corner."
im not fond of amukamara either, i would rather trade up for peterson, if we could, keep doing that like we did for dez and sean lee, get impact players.
